Anette Isaacs

A true cosmopolitan, German born and raised Anette Isaacsdid her graduate work at Emory University, Georgia, the University of Vienna and at the Free University in Berlin. She holds Master´s Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History. Since 1998, she has been working as Director Germany for New York based GROUP I.S.T. For more than a dozen years she was running and organizing all German I.S.T. / Road Scholar (formerly ELDERHOSTEL) programs. In 2012 Ms. Isaacs launched her newest project: A&M Tours: Art and Music in Germany, a service that will provide exclusive unique travel and educational in-depth experiences, tailor made to groups and organizations.(www.artandmusicingermany.com)

In addition to her extensive work in the travel industry, Ms. Isaacs is also a part-time faculty member of the College of Lake County, Harper College, and Oakton College and greatly enjoys teaching and lecturing on various German historical, cultural, social, and political topics.

Her vast knowledge about her native country’s history, culture, society, and politics will undoubtedly be a real asset to your institution and event!

Short selection of available lectures:

-The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall

-Operation Freedom: The Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

-The amazing Adventure of Bertha Benz and the History of the German Automobile

Join us for a morning celebration of International Women’s Day. Evanston women of all ages are invited to join us for a “Get To Know You” networking event. A light breakfast will be served. This event is free.

“A Life Worthwhile:”Lorraine H. Morton.Film Screening. Thursday, March 21, 2019, 7 p.m. (reception starts at 6:30 p.m.)EHC members are free!Click here to make a reservation.

Educator, Alderman, and Evanston’s first African American Mayor, Lorraine Hairston Morton served the Evanston community for over 50 years, guided by a simple statement her father passed down to her: “only a life of service, is a life worthwhile.” Join us for a screening of A Life Worthwhile, a film which documents and honors Morton’s life, career, and many accomplishments. The film is a production of Shorefront Films. A panel discussion will follow the screening. Presented in partnership with the Evanston Women’s History Project, the Frances Willard House Museum, and Shorefront Legacy Center.

EHC’s Women’s History Month programming is dedicated to Lorraine Morton.